"Commander, we have roughly calculated the value of the treasures.”
An Imperial Army soldier walked up to Zhang Han and reported respectfully.
"How many?"
"A rough estimate is that we found 300,000 taels of gold and 2,600,000 taels of silver in the mansion.”
(One tael of gold for ten taels of silver)
"Some precious jewelry and antique paintings are worth more than one million taels of silver.”
"Lastly, there are the title deeds of the seven residences and twelve shops in the Imperial City.”
"Hiss!"
The Imperial Army soldiers all gasped.
They would not know if they did not check, but they were shocked when they did.
With his salary and rewards, even if he did not eat or drink for two hundred years, he would not be able to save so much wealth.
"What greed! This kind of person really deserves to die!"
Zhang Han's expression was cold as he looked at the chained Drew. He wanted to kill him immediately.
"Commander Zhang Han, don't be rash."
Cao Zhengchun was afraid that Zhang Han would slap Samuel to death, so he quickly went up to dissuade him.
"Leave such an evil person to the East Hall. I guarantee that he will beg for death.”
"The most important thing now is to inform His Majesty of the situation here as soon as possible and ask His Majesty to make a decision.”
"Feng Shaojie has committed many crimes. His Majesty will punish him!”
......
Zhang Han led the Imperial Army and forced Feng Shaojie to swagger through the streets.
Boxes of gold, silver, and jewelry were sealed and sent into the palace.
That huge house was sealed from then on.
The commoners on both sides of the road cursed and cursed when they saw that Samuel had been captured.
Looking at the large boxes, although he couldn't see what was inside, he could roughly guess.
The current emperor had succeeded to the throne and was punishing corrupt officials.
Shangguan Lin's operation had not only removed a thorn in his side, but also won the hearts of the people.
If the hearts of the people can be used, then the world can be expected!
......
The palace was built next to the lake.
The pavilions and waterside pavilions extended directly to the lake. At a glance, it was a vast expanse of mist.
Shangguan Lin stood in the corridor of the palace and sprinkled a handful of fish food.
All kinds of carps surfaced in the lake, fighting for food. Among them were a few old bastards who had lived for countless years.
Even swimming was a little exhausting, but they were still greedily snatching food.
"Wang Wen, do you think humans and tortoises have anything in common?”
Shangguan Lin suddenly said.
When Wang Wen heard this, he was stunned for a moment and carefully replied," Your Majesty, I thought that humans are humans and turtles are turtles. There shouldn't be any similarities.”
"Oh?"
Shangguan Lin shook his head and smiled." I feel that this person is the same as a tortoise. They are both very greedy.”
"And the longer he lives, the greedier he becomes!”
Wang Wen was shocked. He seemed to have understood the meaning behind the Emperor's words.
He was very smart and did not reply.
At this moment, a royal guard came from behind and bowed respectfully."Your Majesty, the Vice Commander of the Imperial Army, Lord Zhang Han, and the East Military Governor, Lord Cao, are outside requesting an audience.”
"Call them in."
"Yes."
The imperial guard walked out, and soon, Zhang Han and Cao Zhengchun arrived behind Shangguan Lin.
"Your subjects Zhang Han and Cao Zhengchun pay their respects to Your Majesty.”
"No need to be polite."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The two of them stood up and looked at each other. Zhang Han stepped forward and said respectfully,""Your Majesty, I've captured the commander of the Imperial Army, Feng Shaojie. The Feng Residence has also been raided.”
As he spoke, Zhang Han handed over three thick account books.
Wang Wen took a book and respectfully handed it to Shangguan Lin.
Opening the account book, Shangguan Lin casually flipped through a few pages.
The records were very detailed, including the names and estimated values of the jewelry.
"Just tell me directly. How much money did you get this time?”
Shangguan Lin wasn't in the mood to read these things. He closed the account book and asked.
"Your Majesty."
"This time, we got a total of 300,000 taels of gold and 2,600,000 taels of silver. Treasures and antiques were priced at one million taels of silver, and the value of the title deed and shop was not included.”
"I estimate that all of Samuel's assets added together are no less than eight million taels of silver!”
"Eight million taels of silver."
Shangguan Lin smiled, but his smile was very cold.
This smile made Zhang Han and Cao Zhengchun's hearts jump.
They knew that the Emperor was going to kill someone.
"Cao Zhengchun."
"This servant is here."
"I'll leave Drew in your hands."
Shangguan Lin turned to Cao Zhengchun and said coldly,""We must dig out everything he knows.”
"He can't have gotten so much money by himself.”
"Before tomorrow morning's court session, I want to see the list of officials who have pocketed the money together with Drew, as well as the ways and means they used to get money.”
"If you can't do it, you can forget about being the supervisor of the East Hall.”
"Do you understand?"
"Yes, this servant will do as you say!"
Cao Zhengchun's heart skipped a beat and he quickly replied,""This servant promises with his head that this matter will be settled and will not disappoint the emperor.”
"Very good."
Shangguan Lin nodded, then looked at Zhang Han." Order the Imperial Army to send all the gold and silver that they seized into my private treasury.”
"This lowly subject obeys the decree!"
After Zhang Han and Cao Zhengchun received the edict, they both left the palace.
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